PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Veteran Collection
Follow individual trajectories of America's diverse community of veterans as they join the military, experience deployments, and then return and adjust to civilian life. Analyze oral histories that describe the camaraderie of the veteran...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A discussion of the history of post-traumatic stress disorder in the military.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: American Women and World War Ii
During World War II American women took news jobs in the military and defense industry.
A&E Television
History.com: California's Little Known Role in the American Civil War
Though far from the main fighting, California made an outsized contribution to the Union victory, mostly in the form of gold and troops. California proved pivotal to the Union war effort, propping up the economy with its vast gold...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.
A&E Television
History.com: Colin Powell
Colin Powell (1937-2021) ascended from a humble upbringing in New York City to rise through military ranks and eventually become a four star general, a national security adviser, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Soldiers
Describes the clothing and uniforms worn by soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Also explains what the rank of officer meant in the British military and how a man became an officer. How Congress eventually created an army is...
A&E Television
History.com: How the South Helped Win the American Revolution
British commanders attempted to reverse their floundering fortunes by launching a campaign in the South. There the British would find not just crops such as tobacco, rice and indigo that were vital to their economy, but stronger Loyalist...
A&E Television
History.com: 10 Things You May Not Know About the Nuremberg Trials
The post-World War II trials marked the first-ever prosecutions for genocide and crimes against humanity. Held directly after World War II, the Nuremberg Trials were a series of 13 military tribunals in which nearly 200 German...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Revolution Begins
General Thomas Gage, an amiable English gentleman with an American-born wife, commanded the garrison at Boston, where political activity had almost wholly replaced trade. Gage's main duty in the colonies had been to enforce the Coercive...
Other
Key People in Labor History: Asa Philip Randolph (1889 1979)
Biographical essay on A. Philip Randolph, one of the organizers of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. He was also very active in civil rights and the movement to end discrimination in the military and defense industries.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Swedish Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Swedish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Ukrainian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Ukrainian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
A&E Television
History.com: The Apache Woman Warrior Who Helped Lead Resistance to European Invaders
A lesser-known warrior, Lozen, an Apache, or Nde, woman also resisted European domination. Known for her bravery, military prowess, and dedication to her people's safety during a tumultuous period in Apache history, Lozen was a warrior...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: War of 1812
As the country prepared for yet another war with Britain, the United States suffered from internal divisions. While the South and West favored war, New York and New England opposed it because it interfered with their commerce. The...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Revolution Begins
Overview of the final events leading to military skirmishes between British soldiers and American militia leading to Second Continental Congress official declaration of war.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: American Women and World War Ii
Read about the opportunities that women had during World War II to work in jobs that had previously been unimaginable. To assist working mothers, the first childcare programs were begun, and efforts were made to make jobs in the defense...
Other
Women in Military Service for America Memorial: Nurses
Read about the work of nurses in the military in Europe during World War I. In addition to the text description, you can see primary source pictures of identity documents and instructions for applying bandages.
A&E Television
History.com: 6 Common Jobs in Colonial America
In the colonial era, the most prestigious jobs were reserved for well-off white men, who secured appointments as colonial governors and military leaders. But there were many other types of jobs in Britain's 13 American colonies. Here are...
A&E Television
History.com: A Timeline of Us Cuba Relations
The United States and Cuba share a long, complex history -- first as allies and trade partners, and later as bitter ideological enemies. This timeline shows how closely entwined America and Cuba have been over the last two centuries.
A&E Television
History.com: How Black Women Fought for Civil War Pensions and Benefits
In a time when military pensions were a large part of the federal budget, Black women faced unique challenges in securing compensation. Widows of Civil War soldiers could begin applying to the Bureau of Pensions during the war, and one...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: American Revolution
This site from the University of Groningen provides a ten page essay on the nature of the American Revolution. Content includes a focus on events which led up to the revolution, and an analysis of the revolution itself.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points
The study resource from Khan Academy provides a video lesson for Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. This lesson discusses President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: The War Begins
Provides a detailed description of the attack on Fort Sumter during the Civil War from Confederate Military History, Vol. 5, Chapter I, a series published in 1899.